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I m looking into getting a G17 or 17C. The main purpose of this gun would be for IDPA with a secondary purpose of being a carry gun for work ( I am a lowly security guard ). So the main question I have is there any real difference in firing the two? Less recoil and such? I would look at the G34 but it is not a good choice for me to carry at work.

I m looking into getting a G17 or 17C. The main purpose of this gun would be for IDPA with a secondary purpose of being a carry gun for work ( I am a lowly security guard ). So the main question I have is there any real difference in firing the two? Less recoil and such? I would look at the G34 but it is not a good choice for me to carry at work.

I m looking into getting a G17 or 17C. The main purpose of this gun would be for IDPA with a secondary purpose of being a carry gun for work ( I am a lowly security guard ). So the main question I have is there any real difference in firing the two? Less recoil and such? I would look at the G34 but it is not a good choice for me to carry at work.

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Well, I vote G17 - you can't use a C model in IDPA and I've never actually seen anybody use one in law enforcement or security. Personally, I wouldn't own one, but it would probably work OK.

Plenty of c models are in use for police duty. No concern with debris, flash, or firing from retention. That said, only more accomplished shooters are likely to benefit from porting, especially in 9mm.

I have a 17 and a 17c. I use the 17c as a range gun. The recoil is the same. but you will notice a little less muzzle rise, so you can maintain a better sight picture while shooting. It is louder than a non compensated pistol. I don't notice any muzzle flash when shooting in low light conditions. There is not a significant difference between the two. I use the standard 17 for carry.

He won't have those problems with the C model or the non-ported model. Using any commonly available factory ammo, flash from night firing isn't a concern, nor is firing from retention. If fired plenty of courses and quals with c models, including extended night fire and firing from retention with the ports right under my chin. Zero issues. Either gun would be a fine choice.

I know some of you said a 17c would be illegal for IDPA. I was thinking they would be legal since the G34 and G35 were legal. Now I also thought that the XD was in the SSP class and I was wrong about that

Some believe that the upward vented flash produced by th 17C can take your night vision.

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Hey Ranger1968...What reference material can I view regarding the myth busting on the Night vision thing. I'm not being sarcastic. I'm just curious because that's the stated reason that the compensated Glock models are not authorized by DEA. DEA has a serious firearms unit that tests firearms and ammunition to ridiculous standards. They typically deal in facts. There are so many authorized pistols to choose from, I wouldn't blame them if they said, "We just can't stock parts for yet another model."

The good news on the testing is that if the gun has a weakness, they'll find it.

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